Lyon

Savor food refined through centuries among innovative urban design.

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Lyon is France’s third-largest city and the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region. It’s a fascinating place with a long and varied history, and its architecture and culture reflect this. The city is home to a large number of historical monuments, including the Roman amphitheatre and the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Jean. There are also a number of art galleries and museums, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée d’Histoire de Lyon. Lyon is also a major centre for fashion and cuisine, and its restaurants and bars are among the best in France. The city is well connected by road, rail and air, and it makes a great base for exploring the surrounding region.

Average temperatures during the day in Lyon.

What people say about Lyon

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I never imagined the gastronomical aspect of Lyon city in France until I had a real-time experience. My description of Lyon is equivalent to the word “Lively”.

On my tour, I visited the “Park of the Golden Head”, one of the largest urban parks in France, measuring 117 hectares. First I read about the width of this park, but on sighting it first-hand, I affirmed what the books said. The zoo, botanical garden, and rides, all made my visit to the park.

I proceeded to the Lumière Museum, where cinematography was invented by the Lumière brothers in 1895, seeing the exact place where the first-ever street movie was filmed had me feeling like Lyon is a city where dreams come through.

One of the most delicious foods I’ve ever had was the one I ate the first day I got to Lyon. They call it “La quenelle”, and it was served with nantua sauce. I’ve never had a meal so tasty!

I want to visit Lyon again soon, as I have a lot of places I need to tick off my list in that city.

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